This Senate resolution congratulates Vermont Green Football Club (Vermont Green FC) for winning the United Soccer League Two (USL League Two) National Championship. The resolution notes that on August 2, 2025, Vermont Green FC beat Ballard Football Club 2-1 at Virtue Field in front of about 5,000 fans. The team finished the 2025 season undefeated across 24 matches after joining USL League Two in 2022. The text says this is the club's first national title, that the team earned the nickname "The Invincibles," and that several players also played for the University of Vermont's 2024 NCAA Division I championship team. It also notes that Maximilian Kissel scored the winning goal in the championship game, eight months after scoring the winning goal for the University of Vermont in the 2024 NCAA championship. The resolution was introduced in the Senate on December 11, 2025, by Senators Peter Welch and Bernie Sanders and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
This resolution is a ceremonial statement by the Senate. It recognizes and praises the team, players, coaches, and staff. It asks the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the head coach (Chris Taylor), the sporting director, and the club founders (Sam Glickman, Patrick Infurna, and Matthew Wolff). It does not change laws or create new programs.
The text does not authorize spending. No publicly available information on costs is included in the resolution.
Supporters say the resolution honors the club's undefeated season, first national title, and the role Vermont Green FC played in building a local soccer community that reflects Vermont values. The preamble highlights fans' congratulations, the team's hard work and dedication, and that the victory helped solidify Vermont as a soccer state.
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